Coping Strategies
A boost of your feel-good endorphins. This strategy does your body good however, people are often too busy and stressed to fit it into their daily routine.
What is Exercise?
An activity chosen for pleasure, relaxation, or other emotional satisfaction, typically after work and other responsibilities are done.
What is Leisure?
In the Disney movie The Lion King, this is the first song we hear when Simba is born and the animals are gathering.
What is the Circle of Life?
Start your day with some time set aside for an activity you enjoy. This is the minimum amount of time.
What is 15 minutes?
A warm drink before going to bed that will aide in reminding your body to relax.
What is warm milk?
Concentrated, naturally occurring, chemicals extracted from flowers, trees and other plants that act as natural muscle relaxants.
What is Aromatherapy (essential oils)?
Fosters emotional expression and healing through self-expression and exploration of one’s feelings. It provides a safe way to vent, examine, and creatively understand our feelings.
What is Therapeutic Art?
The 6th planet from the sun. It is also the second largest in the solar system.
What is Saturn?
A book you use to write down your thoughts.
What is Journaling?
This can throw off your ability to fall asleep at bedtime. They decrease energy and motivation for things that need to get done.
What is Napping?
A deep state and practice of relaxation that promotes a tranquil mind.
What is Meditation?
An art form that embraces the mind, body and spirit. It originated in ancient China and is one of the most effective exercises for the health of our mind and body. Essential principles include control of movements and breathing; generating internal energy, and mindfulness.
What is Tai Chi?
According to Hickory Dickory Doc, this is the time the mouse ran down the clock.
What is- they never say what time it is when the mouse ran down the clock?
Effective emotional self- care should include these two practices.
What is deep breathing and meditation?
Texting, social media and the internet are the enemy of sleep. This is the amount of time before bed your phone should be put away.
What is 3 hours before?
"Wishful thinking", challenging negative thought processes, or exercises for our mind.
What is Positive Affirmations?
Uses games, trust activities, initiatives, and high and low challenge courses while providing exposure to unique environments.
What is Adventure/ Wilderness Therapy?
A style of singing without musical accompaniment.
What is a cappella?
The four main domains of self-care. When one is lacking it impacts the others.
What is physical, mental, emotional and social?
The chemical in the brain that is responsible for promoting a goodnight's sleep.
What is Melatonin?
I see an orange chair, whiteboard, beige table, grass outside, full green trees...
I can smell the fruitiness of my shampoo, my orange from snack, fresh air, the cleaning supplies from housekeeping...
What is 5 senses grounding?
An outdoor activity that reduces stress, increases feelings of calm and relaxation, fosters a sense of accomplishment and improves self-esteem.
What is Gardening?
Name three food eatery places located in RVH food court.
Druxys Deli
Gino's Pizza
Subway
Tim Hortons
A type of therapy that uses humor to help relieve pain and stress and improve a person's sense of well-being.
What is laughter/ humor therapy?
Considered to be the best sleeping position for most people.
What is sleeping on the side with knees bent slightly?